DMPA Conversations Podcast
1) Jason Robert Brown, Composer and Lyricist of Parade
Join PARADE Composer and Lyricist Jason Robert Brown in conversation with Des Moines Performing Arts President and CEO Jeff Chelesvig. Brown recounts the development of this production’s sweeping scor...Show More
2) Andy Blankenbuehler, Tony Award-Winning Choreographer of Hamilton
Join HAMILTON Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler in conversation with Des Moines Performing Arts President and CEO Jeff Chelesvig as he shares personal stories about what it took to get the choreograph...Show More
3) Susanna Wolk, Associate Director of & JULIET
Join & JULIET Associate Director Susanna Wolk in conversation with Des Moines Performing Arts President and CEO Jeff Chelesvig as she explains what it’s like taking one of Broadway’s most popular show...Show More
4) Dominic Moore-Dunson, Director/Choreographer of The Remember Balloons
Join director and choreographer of the stage adaptation of The Remember Balloons, Dominic Moore-Dunson, in conversation with Des Moines Performing Arts Director of Education, Karoline Myers. Moore-Dun...Show More
5) Composer and Lyricist Marc Shaiman and Lyricist Scott Wittman - Some Like it Hot
Join Tony and Grammy Award-winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman and Tony and Grammy Award-winning lyricist Scott Wittman as they converse with Des Moines Performing Arts President and CEO Jeff C...Show More
6) Musician Brandy Clark and Mike Bosner, Producer of Shucked The Musical
Join Grammy and CMA Award-Winning Songwriter and Musican Brandy Clark, andTony Award-Winning and Grammy Nominated Producer Mike Bosner as they chat withDMPA President and CEO Jeff Chelesvig about what...Show More
7) Tim Hatley, Set and Costume Designer for Back to the Future: The Musical
Join Tony and Olivier Award-winning production designer, Tim Hatley, and DMPA President and CEO Jeff Chelesvig as they discuss Hatley’s amazing career and his approach to design for Back to the Future...Show More
8) Santino Fontana
Join Tony Award-winning Actor, Santino Fontana, and DMPA President and CEO, Jeff Chelesvig, as they discuss Santino’s impressive career.  From his award-winning performance leading Tootsie on Broadway...Show More
9) Derek McLane, Scenic Designer Moulin Rouge! the Musical
Join Tony Award-winning scenic designer, Derek McLane, and DMPA President and CEO Jeff Chelesvig as they discuss McLane’s incredible career and his approach to design for Moulin Rouge! the Musical.
10) Natasha Katz, Lighting Designer for MJ
Join eight-time Tony Award winner and the lighting designer for MJ, Natasha Katz, and DMPA President and CEO, Jeff Chelesvig, as they discuss Natasha’s incredible career, how she approaches her craft ...Show More